New Sony atmos/dts-x/DV soundbar released HT-Z9F at 998 after $200 cash back discount

I am curious how a 3.1 soundbar is able to do atmos? Wouldn't it have to be at least 3.1.2? Sony website doesn't provide much information on this. Does the Z9F have upfiring speakers like Samsung N950?

I am curious how a 3.1 soundbar is able to do atmos? Wouldn't it have to be at least 3.1.2? Sony website doesn't provide much information on this. Does the Z9F have upfiring speakers like Samsung N950?

In an ideal situation with walls in the right places .. maybeIn the average home.. well you may get some noise from the sides and maybe up top. But most sound bar buyers aren’t the discerning audiophiles right ?